The Lady in the Van
The true story of Miss Shepherd, an eccentric woman of uncertain origins, who 'temporarily' parked her broken-down van in writer Alan Bennett's London driveway for 15 years.
1970s Camden Town. Writer Alan Bennett's neighbours include the outspoken and unconventional Miss Shepherd, proudly residing in a van parked on the street. Offering space on his front drive for her vehicle begins a bizarre arrangement that he feels guilty about later exploiting in print. Acclaimed comedy drama from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Films based on actual events.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony no.9 in D minor, op.125
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Frédéric Chopin
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op.11: III. Rondo - Vivace
Performer: Clare Hammond. Orchestra: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra. -
00:06
George Fenton
Moving In
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
00:07
George Fenton
The New Van
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
00:09
George Fenton
Alive and Well
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
00:12
George Fenton
Re-Parking
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
00:14
George Fenton
Walk Through The Cemetery
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
00:21
George Fenton
Miss Shepherd's Waltz
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00:24
George Fenton
The Neighbours
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00:28
George Fenton
Special Paint
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00:43
George Fenton
Two Women - Tango
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
Frédéric Chopin
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op.11: III. Rondo - Vivace
Performer: Clare Hammond. Orchestra: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra. -
00:52
George Fenton
In Care
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
00:55
George Fenton
Broadstairs
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
Franz Schubert
Impromptu in G Flat Major, Op. 90, No. 3
Performer: Hannah Watson. -
01:05
George Fenton
Freewheeling
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
01:15
George Fenton
The Day Centre
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
01:27
George Fenton
A Sepulchre
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
01:29
Kosheen
Harder
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01:30
George Fenton
Collision and Confession
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
01:31
George Fenton
Remembering Miss Shepherd
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. -
01:33
George Fenton
The Ascension (Miss Shepherd's Waltz)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: George Fenton. -
Triplet Twins
Pretty Please
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Hermann Langschwert & Wolfgang KillianÂ
Liberty of Action
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Miss Shepherd | Maggie Smith |
Alan Bennett | Alex Jennings |
Mam | Gwen Taylor |
Underwood | Jim Broadbent |
Ursula Vaughan Williams | Frances de la Tour |
Miss Briscoe | Cecilia Noble |
Rufus | Roger Allam |
Pauline | Deborah Findlay |
Mr Fairchild | David Calder |
Giles Perry | Nicholas Burns |
Lois | Claire Foy |
Priest | Dermot Crowley |
Lady Wiggin | Selina Cadell |
Theatre Actor | Dominic Cooper |
Market Trader | James Corden |
Man with Earring | Russell Tovey |
Doctor | Stephen Campbell Moore |
Man in Confessional | Clive Merrison |
Director | Nicholas Hytner |
Writer | Alan Bennett |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Eve 2016 21:00
- Thu 29 Dec 2016 02:00
- Sat 19 Aug 2017 21:00
- Christmas Eve 2018 22:00
- Sat 6 Jul 2019 22:20´óÏó´«Ã½ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Sat 6 Jul 2019 23:05´óÏó´«Ã½ One Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 6 Jul 2019 23:20´óÏó´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sat 13 Jul 2019 00:00´óÏó´«Ã½ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Sat 13 Jul 2019 00:05´óÏó´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Mon 23 Dec 2019 22:45´óÏó´«Ã½ Two England & HD only
- Fri 26 Jun 2020 22:45´óÏó´«Ã½ One except Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Fri 26 Jun 2020 23:45´óÏó´«Ã½ One Scotland, Wales HD, Wales & Scotland HD only
- Mon 29 Jun 2020 22:00
- Mon 14 Dec 2020 21:00
- Sat 18 Dec 2021 21:00
- Thu 10 Nov 2022 21:00
- Sat 8 Jul 2023 22:25
- Thu 9 May 2024 21:00
- Sun 13 Oct 2024 22:30´óÏó´«Ã½ One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Sun 13 Oct 2024 23:00´óÏó´«Ã½ One Wales & Wales HD only
- Wed 16 Oct 2024 22:20
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